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Advertising is all around us; it is an unavoidable part of everyone's life. Some people say that advertising is a positive part of our lives. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Although more and more people read the news on the internet, newspapers will remain an important sources of news for the majority of people. Do you agree or disagree?
Ambition is a positive quality in many societies. How important it is to people who want success? Do you think it is negative or positive characteristic?
Anybody can use a mobile phone to answer the work and personal calls at any time or 7 days a week. Does this development have more positive or negative effects on both individuals and society?
As the number of cars increases, more money has to be spent on road systems. Some people think the government should pay for this. Others, however, think that the user should cover the costs. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Because many children are not able to learn foreign languages, schools should not force them to learn foreign languages. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Children should do organized activities in their free time while others believe children should be free to do what they want. Discuss both views and give your opinion?
Competitiveness is a positive quality for people in most societies. How does competitiveness affect individuals? Is it a positive or negative trend?
Consumers are faced with increasing numbers of advertisements from competing companies. To what extent do you think consumers are influenced by advertisements? What measures can be taken to protect them?
Countries should try to produce all the food that their population eats and import as little as possible. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Currently, crimes committed by young people are on the increase. What are the causes of this? And what solutions can parents and teachers adopt?
Chủ đề: Crimes
Cycling is healthier and environmentally friendly form of transport. Nevertheless, cycling is getting less popular. What are the reasons of this trend? What can be done to make cycling more popular?
Differences between countries become less evident each year. Nowadays, all over the world, people share the same fashions, advertising, brands, eating habits and TV channels. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages of this?
Education for young people is important in many countries. However, some people think that the government should spend more money on education in adult population who cannot read and write. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Environmental protection is the responsibility of politicians, not individuals as individuals can do too little. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Chủ đề: Environment
For schoolchildren, their teachers have more influence on their intelligence and social development than their parents. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Fossil fuels (coal, oil and natural gas) are the main sources in many countries. However, in some countries, the use of alternative sources of energy (wind and solar energy) are encouraged. Do you think it is a positive or negative development?
Given high unemployment rate, it is recommended that the government only provide primary education and no secondary education. What do you think?
Government should spend more money on public services rather than wasting money on the arts. To what extent do you agree with this opinion?
Human activity has had a negative impact on plants and animals around the world. Some people say that it is too late to do something while others think that actions can be taken to improve the situation. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
In many countries today, people in cities either live alone or in small family units, rather than in large family groups. Is this a positive or negative trend?
In many countries, children are becoming overweight and unhealthy. Some people think that the government should have the responsibility for this problem. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
In many countries, people buy more household goods (such as television, oven, rice cooker, etc.) than ever. Do you think this is a negative or positive development?
Chủ đề: Shopping
In many countries, people like to eat a wider variety of food than can be grown in their local area. As a result, much of the food people eat today has to come from other regions. Do you think the advantages of this development outweigh disadvantages.
In many countries, plastic shopping bags is the main source of rubbish, causing pollution on land and in the water. So, many people believe that plastic bags should be banned. To what extent do you agree of disagree with this opinion?
Chủ đề: Environment
In many countries, the increase in life expectancy means that people have to work until they get older. An alternative is for people to start working at a younger age. Do you think this alternative is a positive or negative development?
In modern society, getting old is bad. Others think that the elderly has better life in modern days. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.
In most successful organizations, some people believe that communications between managers and workers is important, other people said that other factors are more important. What is your opinion?
Chủ đề: Work
In recent years, the family structure has changed, as well as family roles. What are the changes occurring? Do you think these changes are positive or negative?
In schools and universities, girls tend to choose arts while boys like science. What are the reasons for this trend? Do you think this tendency should be changed?
In some cities of the world, cars are replacing bicycles. However in some other cities, bicycles are replacing cars. What are the reasons for these two developments? In your opinion, which one is better?
In some countries, more young adults continue to live with their parents even after they have completed education and found jobs. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
In some countries, some criminal trials in law courts are shown on television so that the general public can watch. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
Chủ đề: Crimes
In the future lives on earth will be difficult for human to live. Some people argue that more researching should be done on other planets like mars. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In the modern world, it is no longer necessary to use animal as food or to use animal products, for example, clothing and medicines. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In the modern world, it is possible to shop, work and communicate with people via internet and live without any face-to-face contact with others. Is it a positive or negative development?
In the past, knowledge was stored on books. Now, knowledge is stored on the internet. Do you think its advantages outweigh disadvantages?
In this technological era, personal information is held on computers by many companies and organisations. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
In today’s world of advanced science and technology, we still greatly value our artists such as musicians, painters and writers. What can the arts tell us about life that science and technology cannot?
In today’s world, private companies rather than the government pay for and conduct most scientific research. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
Individuals can do nothing to improve the environment; only governments and large companies can make a difference. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Chủ đề: Environment
International tourism is the world’s biggest industry. Unfortunately, this trend often causes tension rather than understanding between people from different cultures. Agree or disagree.
Chủ đề: Society problems
International travel is becoming cheaper, and countries are opening their doors to more and more tourists. Do the advantages of increased tourism outweigh its disadvantages?
It is a good thing for people in senior management positions to get a higher salary than other workers in the same company. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
It is a natural process for animal species to become extinct (e.g. Dinosaur, Dodos) There is no reason why people should try to prevent this from happening. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
It is better for college students to live in schools than live at home with their parents. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
It is difficult for people in the cities to get enough physical exercise. What are the causes and solutions?
It is expected that there will be a higher proportion of older people than that of young people in many countries in the future. Do you think it is a positive or negative development? And what will be effects on society?
It is important for all towns and cities to have large public spaces such as squares and parks. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
It is more important to spend public money promoting a healthy lifestyle in order to prevent illness than to spend it on the treatment of people who are already ill. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
It is neither possible nor useful for a country to provide university places for a high proportion of young people. To what extent do you agree or disagree？
It is now possible for scientists and tourists to travel to remote natural environment, such as South pole. Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
It is observed that in many countries not enough students are choosing to study science subjects. What are causes? And what can be done to encourage students to choose science subjects?
Large companies use sports events to promote their products. Some people think it has a negative impact on sports. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Machines are taking over more and more jobs previously done by humans. Do advantages of this development outweigh its disadvantages.
Maintaining public libraries is a waste of money since computer technology can replace their functions. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Many developing countries are currently expanding their tourist industries. Why is this the case? Is it a positive development?
Many foods are shipped from far away. Some people think that eating local food is more environmentally and economically. Do you think the advantages outweigh its disadvantages?
Many museums and historical sites are mainly visited by tourists but not local people. Why is it the case? What can be done to attract more local people to visit these places?
Many people are now spending more and more time travelling to work or school, some people believe that this is a negative development while others think there are some benefits. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Many people are working longer hours. Why is this happening? What problems can this cause to people?
Many people believe that companies and individuals should pay to clean up the environment in proportion to the amount of pollution they have produced.
Many people say that universities should only offer places to young students with highest marks, others say they should accept people with all ages, even if they did not do well at school. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Many people think modern communication technology is having some negative effects on social relationships. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Many people think that it is unnecessary to teach children handwriting skills in this technology age. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Many students find it difficult to concentrate or pay attention in school. What are the reasons? What could be done to solve this problem?
Many university students live with their families, while others live away from home because their universities are in different places. What are the advantages and disadvantages both situations?
Many young people change their jobs and careers. What are the reasons of this? Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
More and more people buy famous brands of clothes, cars and items. Why people do this? Do you thing it is positive or negative development?
Chủ đề: Shopping
More and more people in the city live in small space & without outdoor space. Do you think it is a negative or positive development?
More and more people now own cars. What are the problems associated with an increase in the usage of private cars? How can these problems be solved?
More people decided to have children in their later ages than in the past. Why do people make this decision? Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
Most of the world’s problems are caused by overpopulation. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Most people try to balance between work and other part of lives. Unfortunately, not many achieve this balance. What are the problems and solutions to this problem?
Museums and art galleries should concentrate on works that show history and culture of their own country rather than works of the other parts in the world. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Museums and art galleries should show local history and culture instead of work from different countries. Discuss both views and give opinion.
New parents should attend parenting courses to ensure the growth of their children. To what extent do you agree or disagree
New technologies have changed the way children spend their free time. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
Chủ đề: Technology
Newspapers have an enormous influence on people’s ideas and opinions. Why is this the case? Is this a positive or negative situation?
Nowadays young people spend too much of their free time in shopping malls. Some people fear that this may have negative effects on young people and the society they live in. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Nowadays, international tourism is the biggest industry in the world. Unfortunately, international tourism creates tension rather than understanding between people from different cultures. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Nowadays, many animal species are becoming extinct. Some people believe that countries and individuals must solve this problem, others believe that humans being is more important. Discuss both views and give opinion
Nowadays, some employers think that formal academic qualifications are more important than life experience or personal qualities when they look for new employees. Why is it the case? Is it a positive or negative development?
Nowadays, some organizations and charities publicize their activities by introducing special days every year such as National Children’s Day and Non-smoking Day. Why do they introduce special days? What effects does this have?
Nowadays, there is a trend that reports of media focus on problems and emergencies rather than positive development. Some people think this is harmful to individuals and to society. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Organized tour to remote areas and community is increasingly popular. Is it a positive or negative development for the local people and the environment?
People are living in a ‘throwaway society’, using things for a short time and then throwing them away. What are the causes of this? What problems does it lead to?
People believe that individuals who make a lot of money are the most successful. Others say that those who contribute to society like scientists, teacher are the most successful. Discuss both and give your opinion?
People have little understanding of the importance of the natural world. What are the reasons and how can people learn more about the natural world?
People in many countries are spending less time with their family. What are the reasons and effects of this?
People living in large cities today face many problems in their everyday life. What are these problems? Should governments encourage people to move to smaller regional towns?
People say that reading for pleasure helps people to develop imagination and better language skills than watch TV. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
People should look after their health for personal benefits, rather than a duty for a society. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
People think that children nowadays have more freedom. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Pollution and environment damage result from developing and making the country richer. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion
Chủ đề: Environment
Prison is the common way in most countries to solve the problem of crime. However, a more effective solution is to provide people a better education. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Research shows that business meetings, discussions and training are happening online nowadays. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
Research suggests that the majority of criminals who are sent to prison would commit crimes when set free? What are the reasons? What can be done to solve the problem?
Chủ đề: Crimes
Schools are no longer necessary because children can get so much information available through the internet, and they can study just as well at home. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Schools have the social responsibility to discourage children from eating junk food. Others think it is the parent's responsibility. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Scientific research should be carried out and controlled by the governments rather than private companies. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Scientists predict in the near future cars will be driven by computers, not people. Why is this the case? Do you think it is a positive or negative development?
Scientists say that in the future humanity will speak the same language. Do you think this is a positive or negative social development?
Solving environmental problems should be the responsibility of international organisations rather than each national government. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Some businesses find that their new employees lack basic interpersonal skills such as cooperative skill. What are the causes and what are possible solutions?
Some cities have few controls on the design and construction of housing and office buildings. People think that they are free to choose the design they like. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
Some countries allow old people to work to any age that they want. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
Some experts believe that it is better for children to begin learning a foreign language at primary school rather than secondary school.
Some experts believe that when a country is already rich, any additional increase in economic wealth does not make its citizens any more satisfied. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people are born to be leaders, others believe leadership can be learnt. Discuss and give opinion.
Some people argue that we should do research into their family history. Others, agree with the view that we should focus on the present and future generations. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some people believe that a country will benefit greatly if its students study abroad. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that a government's responsibility should provide care and financial support for people after they retire. Other said that people should save money and help themselves in the future. What is your opinion?
Some people believe that all wild animals should be protected. Others say that few wild animals should be protected instead. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Chủ đề: Animals
Some people believe that factories and private tour operators should bear the cost of cleaning up environmental pollution, instead of the government. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this?
Some people believe that governments should invest more money in science education rather than other subjects to develop their country. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Some people believe that it is more important to teach children the literature of their own country than other countries. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Some people believe that the best way to encourage children that have a healthy diet at school and some people believe that parents should teach them to have a healthy diet. Discuss both views and give your opinion?
Some people believe that women should play an equal role as men in a country’s police force or military force, while others think women are not suitable for these kinds of jobs. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people claim that museums and art galleries are not needed today because everyone can see historical objects or art works by computer. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Chủ đề: Culture
Some people do not go directly to college but travel or work for a short time. Do you think it has more advantages or disadvantages?
Some people feel that young people should follow the traditions of their society. Others, however, believe that young people should be free to behave as individuals. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Some people say that economic growth is the only way to end hunger and poverty, while others say that economic growth is damaging the environment so it should be stopped. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people say that it is possible for a country to be both economically successful and have a clean environment, but others disagree. Discuss both view and give your opinion.
Some people say that no one should do the same job forever, while others believe that doing the same job is beneficial for the individual, company and society. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people say that the increasing business and cultural contact between countries is a positive development, while others think that many countries will lose their national identities as a result. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some people store personal and private information online, including banking, contacts and addresses. Is it a positive or negative trend?
Some people suggest that handwriting skills are not necessary since all writings are being replaced by computer. Do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Some people think a job not only provides income but also social life. Others think it is better to develop social life with people you do not work with. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people think it is more important to spend money on roads and motorways than on public transport systems. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Some people think movies should only be for entertainment. Others think that they should also have educational values.. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people think politicians have the greatest influence on the world, others think that scientists have the greatest influence on the world. Give your opinion and discuss.
Some people think sending criminals to prison is not an effective way to deal with them. Education and training are better. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Chủ đề: Crimes
Some people think students should study the science of food and how to prepare it. Others think that school time should be used in learning important subjects. Discuss both views and give your opinion?
Some people think that a huge amount of time and money is spent on the protection of wild animals, and that this money could be better spent on the human population. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Some people think that childcare centers provide the best services for children of preschool age. Other working parents think that family members such as grandparents will be better carers for their kids. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people think that children should start school at a very early age, but others believe that should not go to school until they are older. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.
Some people think that cultural traditions may be destroyed when they are used as money-making attractions aimed at tourists. Others believe it is the only way to save these traditions. Discuss on both sides and give your opinion.
Some people think that developing countries need financial help from international organizations. Others think that it is practical aid and advice that is needed. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some people think that good health is very important to every person, so medical service should not be run by profit-making companies. Do the advantages of private health care outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people think that governments should ban dangerous sports, while others think people should have freedom to do any sports or activity. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some people think that governments should use the money to provide faster means of public transport, while others concern that there are many important priorities than public transport. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some people think that hosting an international sports event is good for the country, while some people think it is bad. Discuss both views and state your opinion.
Some people think that it is more beneficial to take part in sports which are played in teams, like football, while other people think that taking part in individual sports, like tennis or swimming, is better. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some people think that it is more beneficial to take part in sports which are played in teams, like football. But others think taking part in individual sports is better, like swimming. Discuss both view and give your own opinion.
Some people think that it is more effective for students to study in a group while others believe that it is better for them to study alone. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some people think that men are naturally more competitive than women. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that money is the most important factor which motivates people to work better. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Some people think that newly built houses should follow the style of old houses in local areas. Others think that people should have freedom to build houses of their own style. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Some people think that newspapers are the best way to learn news. However, others believe that they can learn news better through other media. Discuss both views and give your opinion
Some people think that people who choose a job early and keep doing it are more likely to get a satisfying career life than those who frequently change jobs. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Some people think that planning for the future is a waste of time. They believe it is more important to focus on the present. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Some people think that schools should select pupils according to their academic abilities. Others believe that it is better for young people to be educated together. Discuss both views and give your opinion
Some people think that the best way to reduce crime is to give longer prison sentences. Others, however, believe there are better alternative ways of reducing crime.
Some people think that the most important thing about being rich is it gives a person the opportunity to help other people. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Some people think that typical teaching of a teacher and students in the class will not exist by the year 2050. Do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that young children benefit from going to nursery school before starting primary school. Others think that it is better for young children to stay all day with their families. Discuss these two views and give your opinions.
Some people think that zoos are all cruel and should be closed down. Others however believe that zoos can be useful in protecting wild animals. Discuss both opinions and give your own opinion.
Some people think the government funding should not be used for supporting art and culture, while others think supporting cultural activities may be beneficial for the population and the culture. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Some people think the newly built houses should be the same as the old houses in local areas. Others argue that local authorities should allow people to build houses in their own styles. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some say that sports play an important role in society. Others think it is nothing more than a leisure activity. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some scientists believe that studying the behavior of 3-year-old children can predict their criminality. To what extent do you think a crime is a product of human nature, or is it possible to stop children from growing up to be criminals?
Some teachers think that international student exchange would be beneficial for all teenage school students. Do you think its advantages will outweigh the disadvantages?
Some think that young people should be free to choose any career they like, while others say that they should think more realistically about their future. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some universities offer online courses as an alternative to classes delivered on campus. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
Space travel has been possible for some time and some people believe that space tourism could be developed in the future. Do you think it is a positive or negative development?
Spoken communication is more powerful than written communication. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Sport is becoming a business with high income for professionals and more companies have involved in financial and in other ways. Is it a positive or negative development?
Student learn far more with their teachers than other sources, such as the internet or television. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Students leave high school without learning the way how to manage their money. What are the reasons and solutions of this issue?
Students should be taught academic knowledge so that they can pass exams, and skills such as cooking or dressing should not be taught. To what extent do you agree/disagree?
Task 2: Scientists believe that computers will become more intelligent than human beings. Some people find it is positive while others think it is a negative development. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Team activities can teach more skills for life than other activities which are played alone. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The aging population is good for business, the economy and society. Others disagree. Discuss both views and give your opinion
The animal species are becoming extinct due to human activities on land and in sea. What are the reasons and solutions?
The availability of entertainment such as video games on handheld devices are harmful to individual and to the society they live in. To what extent do you agree and disagree?
The best way to reduce poverty in developing countries is to provide 6 years of free education to children, so that they can at least read, write and use numbers. To what extent do you agree or disaree
The best way to reduce youth crimes is to educate their parents with parental skills. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
The best way to solve environmental problems of the world is to increase the cost of fuel. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
The cost of living is higher in many countries. What are the effects of higher prices to individuals and society? What is the best way for people to deal with this problem?
The increase in the production of consumer goods results in damage to the natural environment. What are the causes of this? What can be done to solve this problem?
The media should include more stories which report good news. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
The news media have become too much influence in people lives today and this is a negative development. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
The only way to improve safety of our roads is to give much stricter punishments for driving offences. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
The range of technology available to people is increasing the gap between the rich and the poor. Others think it has an opposite effect. Discuss both views and give your opinions.
The society would benefit from a ban on all forms of advertising because it serves no useful purpose, and can even be damaging. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
The tradition that family gets together to eat meals is disappearing. What are the reasons? What are the impacts?
The use of mobile phones should be banned in public places like libraries and shops. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The users of social media, such as Facebook, Twitter, are replacing face-to-face contact in this century. Do you think the advantages of this way outweigh the disadvantages?
The world of work is rapidly changing and employees cannot depend on having the same work or the same work conditions for life. Discuss the possible causes and suggest ways to prepare for people to work in the future.
Chủ đề: Work
There are many inventions through human history, some people think the invention of the internet is the most important. Agree or disagree ?
Chủ đề: Technology
There are more workers to work from home and more students to study from home. This is because computer technology is more and more easily accessible and cheaper. Do you think it is a positive or negative development?
There are some parents who often give children everything they ask for and let their children do whatever they like. Is it good for children? What are the consequences when they grow up?
Today many children spend a lot of time playing computer games and little time on sports. Why is it? Is it a positive or negative development.
Traffic and housing problems could be solved by moving large companies, factories and their employees to the countryside. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
When a new town is planned, it is more important to develop public parks and sports facilities than shopping centers for people to spend their free time in. To what extent do agree or disagree?
When designing a building, the most important factor is intended use of the building rather than its outward appearance. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Writing, Reading and Maths are the three recognized traditional subjects. Computer skill should also be the fourth largest branch. Do you agree or disagree?
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